unlawful act

unlawful act definition - legal

n

Behavior that is not authorized by law; commission of or participation in an activity that violates criminal or civil law.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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